fish chasing jig lure casting Johnny Jigs® Long – Red/Silver Mezashi Casting Jig - Melton

During stinger season (OctoberMay), locals avoid swimming outside nets

So, of course, one option is to scale down the list of flies

The Daiwa Saltist Inshore Light Action Surf Rod is specifically designed for light tackle surf and bay fishing

When you flat rod, straight pull, point the rod tip directly at the fish (all the same for this discussion), the angler is effectively supporting the weight of the rig (and making sure it doesn't fly out of their hands from the pulling fish) and there aren't any other significant forces in play aside from the fish taking the line, which your reel is happily managing by giving out line